CVE-2019-8716

Name: CVE-2019-8716
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-27T20:15:17.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8716 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, and Security Update 2019-006. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, and Security Update 2019-006. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.05%

78.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.15.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210722Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210722Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8716?

How severe is CVE-2019-8716?

CVE-2019-8716 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8716?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST